Messiah were a British techno/acid house duo formed in London in 1988 by members Mark Davies and Ali Ghani.[1]

Biography

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Known for their heavy use of sampling quotes from films, melodic female vocals, and aggressive synthesizer lines, the group released two full-length albums and several singles during the 1990s. Two singles reached the top 20 of the UK Singles Chart.[2]

Discography

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Albums

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  • 21st Century Jesus (1993, Warner Music UK; American Recordings US)
  • Messiah Presents Progenitor (1997, Thirsty Ear)

Singles

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Year Single Label Peak chart positions
UK
[2]
AUS
[3]
US Dance
[4]
1991 "20,000 Hardcore Members" Kickin
"Prince of Darkness" / "I Am Evil" Deja Vu
"There Is No Law" Kickin
1992 "Temple of Dreams" 20 105 10
"There Is No Law"
"I Feel Love" 19 66 15
1993 "Thunderdome" WEA 29
1996 "Sway" Some Bizzare
1997 "Let Tyrants Tremble"
"Meditator" Thirsty Ear
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

References

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  1. ^ Huey, Steve. "Messiah Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
  2. ^ a b "MESSIAH - full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company.
  3. ^ "Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing 26 October 1992". Bubbling Down Under. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Messiah - I Feel Love Chart History". Billboard.
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